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PollywoodMay 31, 2022

Punjabi film actor Kartar Cheema detained after being accused of issuing threats

Punjabi film actor Kartar Cheema was on Monday detained by the Civil Lines police here after NSUI president Akshay Kumar accused him of issuing threats through gangster Goldy Brar. Brar had claimed the responsibility for the Sidhu Moosewala murder. A monetary dispute is said to be the reason behind the altercation. Civil Lines SHO Amolakdeep Singh Kahlon said the matter is being probed. Akshay Kumar claimed that he had given Rs 25 lakh to Kartar Cheema on loan which the latter did not return. He alleged that Cheema through gangster Goldy Brar had issued him death threats saying not a single r
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PollywoodMay 30, 2022

Drake condoles Sidhu Moose Wala's death with special social media tribute

Canadian rapper and songwriter Drake has condoled the death of Punjabi musician turned politician Sidhu Moose Wala with a tribute on social media. Drake took to his Instagram handle on Monday and shared a story in remembrance of the late rapper-singer. It featured a throwback picture of Moose Wala with his mother along with the caption, "RIP MOOSE @sidhu moosewala." Drake had been among the several million followers that Moose Wala had on Instagram. On Sunday evening, Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village of Mansa district. The incident occurred two days afte
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PollywoodMay 30, 2022

From Diljit Dosanjh to Ammy Virk, Punjabi artistes mourn demise of Sidhu Moose Wala

The murder of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala has left his fans and followers devastated. Several Punjabi actors and singers expressed their condolences on social media following the singer's death. Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh took to his Instagram handle and wrote, "Oh WAHEGURU Heartbreaking news..Baut Talent C Munde Ch..Mai Kadey Mileya Ni c..Par Odi Mehnat Bol di C No Doubt. Parents Lai Baut Hard Aa..Baba Bhanaa Manan Da Bal Bakshey Parivaar NuBaut Bura Din Aa MUSIC INDUSTRY Lai." Singer and actor, Parmish Verma also posted a photo of the deceased singer wit
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PollywoodMay 24, 2022

Minorities panel seeks report from Punjab, Maharashtra Govt in Bharti Singh's beard joke

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from the Chief Secretaries of the Punjab and Maharashtra Governments on a complaint against comedian Bharti Singh’s joke on the beard and moustache of the Sikhs.In a statement, the NCM said the report had been sought as Bharti’s joke had hurt the religious sentiment of the Sikhs in India and abroad. It said action would be taken based on the report.An FIR was lodged in Amritsar a few days ago, on a complaint of the SGPC.
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PollywoodMay 24, 2022

Gurnam Bhullar’s new song is a love ballad

Punjabi singer-actor Gurnam Bhullar is out with his new song ‘Pehli Mulaqat’. Written, composed and sung by Gurnam, it is a romantic number released by Times Music.The song features Diljott and Gurnam. The video has been shot at various locations in the USA and it has been directed by Sandeep Josan while the music is by Daoud Music.Excited about the audience response, Diljott says, “Pehli Mulaqat is a song that portrays the feelings of love towards your special one and how everything seems magical and beautiful when one is in love. The song depicts how your beloved becomes your world and
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PollywoodMay 19, 2022

Diljit Dosanjh & Jagjeet Sandhu to share screen space

Internationally- acclaimed artist Diljit Dosanjh will be seen an upcoming fil, which is a biopic based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra.The actor took it to his Instagram to share pictures of his new look from the film. In addition to Diljit, yet another Punjabi actor, Jagjeet Sandhu will also be seen in this film. The Diljit-Jagjeet collaboration has been confirmed following a comment by Jagjeet himself. Under Diljit Dosanjh’s shooting wrap up post, Jagjeet dropped a comment praising and appreciating Diljit’s performance in the film. Jagjeet wrote, “Sachi bhaji tohada a character men
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PollywoodMay 17, 2022

Gippy Grewal and Tanya pair for their next untitled project

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal and actress Tania will be sharing screen space in an upcoming Punjabi film.Both the actors have shared a photo together on their respective social media handles that reads- “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” This is for the first time that the two will be sharing screen space.
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PollywoodMay 09, 2022

Gippy Grewal talks about his connect with Aamir Khan for 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

Recently, Punjabi actor-singer Gippy Grewal who also appeared in Bollywood films earlier spoke about his contribution to the Aamir Khan starrer 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Gippy said that he is not doing any cameo or any character in 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. "I know where it is coming from, so let me share what exactly happened. There are multiple pictures gone viral on social media where I am seen with Aamir bhaji but the reason is different.Firstly, I am an admirer of his work and also a good friend. Since a large part of the film was shot in Punjab, we met for lunch and a social meeting. Also, since
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PollywoodMay 09, 2022

Brahma Kumari campaign for empowering girl child launched by Shehnaaz Gill

A six-month-long Brahma Kumari campaign called Empowerment of Girl Child, aiming to impart spiritual education to school girls was launched recently in the Gurugram district of Haryana in the presence of actor Shehnaaz Gill."Parents should stop treating boys and girls differently. Try to remain close with your children, so that they don't hesitate in coming to you with their problems. Let's pledge that every girl child is a goddess," said campaign brand ambassador Shehnaaz Gill.Stressing on the awareness regarding mental health, Gill said, "Today the most important thing is that our daughters

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Mad Sandhu Murder Case Solved, Six Accused Arrested

Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with Gujarat Police, has solved the murder case of social media influencer Mad Sandhu and arrested six accused. Police Commissioner Harmanbir Singh Gill said the arrested accused include the alleged main shooter and prime accused, Parminder alias Kaka. He was arrested in Gujarat with the assistance of Gujarat Police. A team of Amritsar Police has also left for Gujarat by air to formally arrest him and bring him back. Mad Sandhu was shot dead on October 3 on Loharka Road in Amritsar. A case was registered at Cantt Police Station, Amritsar, u
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BollywoodOct 08, 2026

Nana Patekar Dies at the Age of 75

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was declared dead at Manipal Hospital at around 5:20 a.m. despite doctors’ efforts to revive him for nearly 45 minutes. According to Dr. Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital, Patekar had messaged a friend around 2:30 a.m. saying he was unwell. His friend later reached the residence, where Patekar was found in distress and gradually became unconscious. Medical teams performed CPR and rushed him to hospital, but he could not be revived. A
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BollywoodOct 06, 2026

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Salman Khan Over ‘Kaala Hiran’ Film

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to actor Salman Khan seeking his response to a petition filed by the producers of the film Kaala Hiran: The Battle for Legal. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued the notice on the producers’ application. The producers argued that a similar dispute is already pending before the High Court as part of an earlier petition filed by Salman Khan. Khan has sought a stay on the release of the film, which is reportedly based on his life. Earlier, on July 27, a single-judge bench had passed an interim order directing online platforms to remove the film’s teas
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BollywoodOct 02, 2026

Celebrating Cinema at ISAFF 2026: A Showcase of Bold Expressions

Jasmine Singh The International South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF) 2026 recently brought together filmmakers, artists, and cinema enthusiasts for an unforgettable five-day celebration of film, creativity, and cultural expression. This year's festival, held in a vibrant atmosphere, was marked by a red carpet event that attracted a dazzling array of talent from the film industry, eager to share their latest projects and visions. A Star-Studded Red Carpet The red carpet was alive with excitement as filmmakers and artists gathered to celebrate their craft. Among the notable attendees was Sayani Gu
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BollywoodOct 02, 2026

Connect Media Network at TIFF 2026: Hollywood Stars, Red Carpets and Stories Behind the Cinema

Jasmine Singh Toronto — The magic of cinema came alive once again in Toronto as filmmakers, actors, industry professionals and movie lovers from around the world gathered for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. Among those capturing the excitement, conversations and cinematic moments was Connect Media Network, with hosts and filmmakers Jasmin Singh and Mandeep Singh bringing audiences closer to the people and stories behind some of the festival’s most talked-about films. TIFF is one of the world’s most prominent film festivals, transforming Toronto each year into a meeti